Thursday, September 30, 2010

Sigh... Depression Glass - no, but vintage none the less.Bought this beautiful pink glass basket from Goodwill for $3.99. This one I could NOT leave behind. It's Moon and Star by L.E. Smith Glass Company. 1970.

Now to decide where to keep it, and what to display in it. Though it looks lovely all by itself.

Wednesday, September 29, 2010

I've always been drawn to tea cups. I must have gotten it from my Mom, because she loves tea cups and has tons of them! A few years ago my sisters and I bought her a huge curio cabinet for her 80th Birthday. It's almost full of tea cups!Now my curio cabinet is much smaller, and I rotate my favorites on display. Here are a few of the "current" faves:

"Foley" Bone China 1850 EB Made in England. This was gifted to me by my Aunt Stella from Montreal. She sent a package to me a few years ago with several tea cups inside. I love the bird!

"Regency" Genuine Bone China Made in England. Another fave from my Aunt Stella. It's the most delicate shade of yellow.

This one just says Fine Bone China - England. I have 3 of these (two put away for my girls). My Mom gave them to me, I love the delicate gold!

From 100 Years of Royal Albert, 1930's Polka Rose. My husband and daughters gave me the first 5 decades for Christmas, I hope to get the next 5 decades this year!

and finally

These are demitasse cups, Karolina China, Made in Poland. They have Gooseberries and Blackberries on them. My sister loves to have Expresso when she comes to visit, so I THRIFT-ED 5 of these from the local Salvation Army for $2.50. We're Polish, so I thought it fitting to have some Polish china.

Thanks to Mom Wald who requested these photos, and to Kimberly Shaw who inspires me to no end with her beautiful photography and paintings of tea cups. You should visit them and see what they have:

Monday, September 27, 2010

No Depression Glass, but I found these interesting little beauties at our local Goodwill last week. There are actually 5, but the last one is chipped, so I didn't photograph it. (poor little thing) They were all taped together, and priced for 2.99. I could see the Delfe mark - and the first plate and thought they were cute! They're just 4 1/2 inches round. The mark is of Royal Sphinx Boch, 1970, Holland.I guess I've started my Christmas shopping!